Students will be tested in the following areas:
  -Vocabulary
  -Reading (Comprehension - Inferential and Interpretation, Summarizing and 
   Analyzing Main Ideas)
  -Word Analysis  - Second and Third Grade Only - (Phonological Awareness and
   Decoding, Letter Sounds, Blends, Digraphs, Rhyming Words, Compound 
   Words, Word Families, etc.) 
  -Listening - Third Grade Only
  -Spelling
  -Language Usage and Expression (Capitalization, Punctuation)
  -Math  (Concepts and Estimation, Problem Solving and Data Interpretation, 
   Computation, etc.)
  -Social Studies
  -Science
  -Maps and Diagrams
  -Reference Materials

We are often asked what students can do to improve their performance on the test.  We have put together this list of suggestions:
1.  Review for the tests by using “Study Island” (www.studyisland.com) or 
     other prep materials.
2.  Attend school each day of testing and in the days prior to testing for 
     review.  Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing.
3.  Arrive at school on time.  Students will not be permitted in the classroom 
     once the test has begun.
4.  Get a good night’s sleep.  Restrict evening activities during the week of 
     testing.
5.  Eat a nutritious breakfast each morning of testing.  Children have 
     difficulty concentrating if they are hungry.

The ITBS tests are very challenging but our students can do well if we make it a priority.  Put May 5-9 on your calendars now.
 

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